Finance Manager (Individual Contributor)

Eurofins•St. Louis, MO

13h•$80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Finance Manager (Individual Contributor), also described in the posting as the Senior Financial Analyst, owns the organization’s financial performance and serves as a strategic partner to senior leadership. The role analyzes financial and operational metrics, builds financial models, and provides insights to support data-driven decisions and long-term growth. It also leads the development and implementation of a structured collections process to improve cash flow and support timely client payments. Responsibilities include financial reporting and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, business partnering, working capital management, and supporting high-impact projects. The position works across business segments, functions, centralized teams, accounting, and business stakeholders to improve financial management, reporting, collections, and purchasing and payment workflows. This is a full-time position, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with some weekend overtime required as needed. Candidates living within commuting distance of St. Louis, Missouri, are encouraged to apply. Compensation is USD 80,000–95,000 per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and/or accounting.
Proficiency with financial modeling and analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, and Power BI.
Familiarity with accounting software such as Oracle, Coupa, and Great Plains, and with ERP systems.
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
Demonstrated ability to establish or improve a collections process, resolve overdue payments, and manage client billing cycles.
Authorization to work indefinitely in the United States without restriction or sponsorship.
Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
Collaborative approach and ability to work cross-functionally and build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
Experience in a client services or laboratory environment.
Entrepreneurial, solution-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow.
Report on operational and financial KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
Conduct variance analysis on volume, mix, and margin trends; identify deviations from budgets and forecasts and propose corrective measures.
Support M&A through financial analysis, due diligence, and valuation, and lead post-acquisition financial integration.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies, and recommend and implement internal controls as needed.
Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads and align budgets with strategic goals.
Build and maintain financial models for cash flow, revenue, and profitability, and monitor performance against forecasts.
Develop financial scenarios incorporating market trends, growth assumptions, and operational drivers to support executive decisions.
Provide financial guidance on business decisions and initiatives in collaboration with business segments and functions.
Build relationships with centralized functions and accounting to support accurate reporting and effective financial management.
Conduct profitability and cost analyses to identify cost savings, process improvements, and investment opportunities.
Present management reporting packages to executive leadership and contribute to long-term strategic planning.
Recommend improvements to billing, collections, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, address outstanding balances and billing discrepancies, identify risks and process improvements, and report cash flow impacts.
Partner with stakeholders to optimize procure-to-pay processes, strengthen internal controls, and support accurate, timely purchasing and payment workflows.
Lead or support high-impact financial and operational projects and identify finance capability gaps.
Contribute to finance organization development, including the structure, tools, and talent needed to support business growth.